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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe After Taking Verorab Vaccination?

Hello. I ve been taken verorab shots because of a minor wild mouse bite. After the third shot, in the same day, I had been drinking some alcohol. Today i had the fourth one, but I am feeling itchy from time to time, having some abdominal ache (which last like 1-2 seconds) and also i kinda feel the same ache i had on my hand when i was bitten. (Also just for 1-2 sec and it fades away) is this normal and I m just being paranoic or...is there something wrong? Thank you in advance!
posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hello,

I understand your concern.
Alcohol opens up blood vessels and also smaller vessels on the skin. It is best avoided in this case since by dilating the vessels it facilitated the spread of the germs from the bite to the other areas easier. However, at this point it wouldn't make much difference since you already got the shot.
The symptoms you describe, as of now, may not be related to the bite and are not a cause for concern, however if you notice the pain getting worse and lasting longer, then do see a doctor.

Wishing you all the best.
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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe After Taking Verorab Vaccination?

Hello, I understand your concern. Alcohol opens up blood vessels and also smaller vessels on the skin. It is best avoided in this case since by dilating the vessels it facilitated the spread of the germs from the bite to the other areas easier. However, at this point it wouldn t make much difference since you already got the shot. The symptoms you describe, as of now, may not be related to the bite and are not a cause for concern, however if you notice the pain getting worse and lasting longer, then do see a doctor. Wishing you all the best.